Bruce Ray Benson, age 62, of Branson West, Missouri, went home to the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Branson, Missouri. He was born June 14, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan. Bruce was the son of Ray Floyd Benson and Mary Christine (Eskridge) Benson. Cremation is under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, David Allen Benson. Bruce is survived by his mother; his wife, Barbara Benson of Branson, Missouri; two daughters, Lanna Dickinson and husband Tim of Edmond, Oklahoma, Yvonne Wehr and husband Charles of Branson, Missouri; a son, Ray Benson and wife Anjie of LaPlata, Maryland; two sisters, Karen Ferner and Jane Murphy, both of Michigan; six grandchildren, Tessa, Aidan and Claire Dickinson, Michelle, David and Benson Wehr; three nieces, Jenny Murphy, Stephanie and Beth Ferner; one nephew, Brian Murphy. Bruce worked at King’s Castle Theatre in Branson. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and refinishing, coin collecting and photography. Most of all, Bruce enjoyed his grandkids. He loved his family and they will miss him dearly. A memorial service will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, December 7, 2013, at First Christian Church Kimberling City with Chaplin Rick Bulman, Sr. officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Fisher House Foundation at www.fisherhouse.org .

Goodbye my Husband, friend and lover. I will miss you every day until I join you in Heaven. You have taken care of me and your family with Love and dedication for 38 years. I love your more today than I did 39 years ago when you asked me to marry you. Be at Peace and know you have raised 3 Wonderful Kids that know the Lord. You brought me into the arms of Jesus because of your faith. I am forever grateful for all you have done for me. Kisses and Hugs, MaGirk

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Ms.Jo Clark

12/7/2013 07:10:58 am

I knew Bruce 8 years through work. Although I haven't worked at King's Castle for over a year, I would still get a hug from him when I was there seeing a show. The last time I talked with him was Tuesday, 11/26. He was my friend and will be missed.